CFTS KARATE

Congratulations to CFTS's newest Dan grades, who after a gruelling, hard fought grading on Saturday 21st March, were awarded Shodan. The...

What is grading and what is required? To grade is to take an examination for the next level, to be awarded the next coloured belt. The belts in CFTS begin at beginner’s level which is white. The first awarded coloured belt is blue and is usually taken after only a few short weeks of training. Subsequent grading examinations take place in March, July and November, if the student is ready. To grade for any colour is a reward for diligent practice and not a right. We train to ge

Another round of gradings took place as we changed from February to March. It was a very successful one too. Many congratulations must go...

We are all aware of how many martial arts organisations, federations, associations and clubs there are around today. In fact every...

Having been a first Kyu in first Wado and then Shotokan, I had dreamed of achieving my Shodan for years, but I felt that some big change...

Read 'My Shodan Experience'! I have had an interest in Martial arts for many years, and began training in Wado-Ryu Karate in 1985 at the...

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A gracious invite from Harada Sensei for Sunday 18th January 2015 training in Southampton allowed fortunate CFTS Sensei's McMahon,...

The Newton Longville Tiny Tigerz, pictured here before Christmas, are looking for more Tigerz to join in the fun. If you know anyone with...

We hope the New Year finds you fit and refreshed, and ready to recommence your training at your chosen Dojo. The new CFTS year has a...